Friday, October 21, 2016

Plush Black Cats and Not-So-Scary Bats

Cute & Cuddly Black Cats & Bats in Plush

Plush Black Cat on Etsy

Black cats are no particular breed, or rather, can be from any breed or mixed breed. Simply stated, these felines are called 'Black Cats' because their fur is all black!Black cats have had superstitions attached to them in many cultures and are considered to be either 'good luck' or 'bad luck'. At some point in history, black cats were suspected of being the 'familiars' of witches and this may be why they are now associated with Halloween.Bats, on the other hand, are flying mammals. There are over 900 species of bats, but the only ones I like are Plush Bats! :)Lets take a tour through a world of plush black cats and 'not-so-scary' bats!

This cuddly black cat seen in the introduction photo is a perfect plush cat in crochet for a child's toy, a Halloween decoration, or anyone who loves black cats. He measures 7.5 inches in a sitting position and 10 inches tall overall and is cute and cuddly soft. He can be found in the Etsy Shop of Coastal Crochet Crafts!

Are You Superstitious About Black Cats?

Do you think they bring 'Good Luck' or 'Bad Luck'?

On the "Good Luck" side, several friends have given me their opinions:

BATS

The Best Kind of Bat - A Bat in Crochet!

If you are a crochet crafter, you could make a whole collection of toy bats with this darling pattern. A stuffed animal bat is the best kind of bat, in my opinion!

A clever crafter on Etsy creates adorable Amigurumi animal patterns from her home in Portugal. This crocheted bat pattern is just one of a wonderful group you will find in her Etsy shop she calls MevvSan. Check out all Mevlinn's patterns from a Sloth to a Unicorn to a Giant Squid. She has some quite unique and original patterns in her shop.

Unique Decor - A Bat Pillow

For a comfy soft spot for your head, or simply to decorate a sofa or chair for Halloween, you can't beat this handmade Bat-Shaped Pillow. This pillow is just one of a number of "Bat" pillows in a variety of colors and fabrics created by Theda of New York. She has a darling collection of bat pillows and other items in her Etsy Shop she calls Deflated Mouse.Made with black synthetic satin with bright red metallic bats flying hither and yon. It's like a mad house! Bat pillow measures approximately 18" x 8".

I love black cats. They are my favorite kinds -- especially if they wear tuxedos. These are really cute. I have no personal acquaintance with bats, but I know they are important for more than scaring people. I wonder how that bat pillow would do as a neck pillow.